Research Associate

HMRN; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Glasgow is offering a Research Associate post in the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing. The successful candidate will coordinate laboratory investigations examining the molecular and biological effects of childhood pubertal suppression using banked ovine tissues.

The post is part of a multidisciplinary translational programme spanning epidemiology, clinical medicine and comparative physiology, with opportunities to contribute to publications and research proposals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory investigations examining molecular and biological effects of childhood pubertal suppression.
• Support formulation and submission of research publications and proposals.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join our team in the School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing.

In this role, the successful candidate will undertake and coordinate laboratory-based investigations examining the molecular and biological effects of childhood pubertal suppression using banked ovine tissues. The postholder will join a multidisciplinary translational research programme spanning epidemiology, clinical medicine and comparative physiology.

The post offers a unique opportunity to generate novel mechanistic data relating to biological ageing, inflammation, oxidative stress, metabolic signalling and fibrosis The postholder will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Dr Angela Lucas-Herald at [e-mail]

This post is full‑time (35 hours per week) and has funding available until 31st July 2028.

Closing date: 10th September 2026 at 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under‑represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.

The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.

£41,064 to £46,049 per annum